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Memphis Express: Tennessee college players through the years

Former Tennessee defensive lineman Owen Williams finished his Volunteers career in 2015. At UT's pro day in 2016, he put up 42 reps on the benchpress. Larry McCormack / THE TENNESSEAN

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Former Tennessee defensive lineman Owen Williams finished his Volunteers career in 2015. At UT's pro day in 2016, he put up 42 reps on the benchpress.
Larry McCormack / THE TENNESSEAN

Former Tennessee linebacker Chris Weatherd finished his Volunteers career in 2015. Larry McCormack, / The Tennessean

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Former Tennessee linebacker Chris Weatherd finished his Volunteers career in 2015.
Larry McCormack, / The Tennessean

Former UT Chattanooga linebacker Dale Warren (20) is currently a member of the Memphis Express roster. EDDIE BURCH/Contributor

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Former UT Chattanooga linebacker Dale Warren (20) is currently a member of the Memphis Express roster.
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Former Tennessee defensive lineman Corey Vereen was a key cog for the Vols from 2013-16. (ADAM LAU/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Former Tennessee defensive lineman Corey Vereen was a key cog for the Vols from 2013-16.
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Former UT Chattanooga offensive lineman Davis Tull was drafted in 2015 by the New Orleans Saints. He has also been part of the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Rams organizations. Chattanooga Athletics

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Former UT Chattanooga offensive lineman Davis Tull was drafted in 2015 by the New Orleans Saints. He has also been part of the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Rams organizations.
Chattanooga Athletics

Former UT Martin running back Abou Toure, left, spent time with the Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers practice squads following his final season with the Skyhawks (2014). The Associated Press

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Former UT Martin running back Abou Toure, left, spent time with the Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers practice squads following his final season with the Skyhawks (2014).
The Associated Press

Former UT Martin tight end Brett Thompson (15) earned a rookie minicamp invitation from the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018 after finishing his Skyhawks career in 2017. Sam Jordan / Tennessee State Athletics

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Former UT Martin tight end Brett Thompson (15) earned a rookie minicamp invitation from the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018 after finishing his Skyhawks career in 2017.
Sam Jordan / Tennessee State Athletics

Former Vanderbilt running back Zac Stacy spent two seasons with the St. Louis Rams and one with the New York Jets (2015). Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

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Former Vanderbilt running back Zac Stacy spent two seasons with the St. Louis Rams and one with the New York Jets (2015).
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Former Vanderbilt receiver Darrius Sims played for the Commodores from 2013-16. Shelley Mays / tennessean.com

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Former Vanderbilt receiver Darrius Sims played for the Commodores from 2013-16.
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Former Tennessee receiver Von Pearson spent two seasons with the Vols (2014 and 2015). The Associated Press

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Former Tennessee receiver Von Pearson spent two seasons with the Vols (2014 and 2015).
The Associated Press

Former Tennessee running back Rajion Neal played for the Vols from 2010-13. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers in 2014. Adam Lau/Knoxville News Sentinel NFS

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Former Tennessee running back Rajion Neal played for the Vols from 2010-13. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers in 2014.
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Former Tennessee State offensive lineman Robert "Snacks" Myers was a fifth-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2015 NFL Draft. Brian Spurlock / USA TODAY

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Former Tennessee State offensive lineman Robert "Snacks" Myers was a fifth-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2015 NFL Draft.
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Former Middle Tennessee standout Pat McNeil played for the Blue Raiders from 2010-15. HELEN COMER/DNJ

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Former Middle Tennessee standout Pat McNeil played for the Blue Raiders from 2010-15.
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Former Tennessee defensive back Justin Martin played his high school ball at John Overton High in Nashville. Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel

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Former Tennessee defensive back Justin Martin played his high school ball at John Overton High in Nashville.
Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel

Former Tennessee wide receiver Alton “Pig” Howard is currently on the Memphis Express roster.
Larry McCormack / THE TENNESSEAN

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Former Tennessee wide receiver Alton “Pig” Howard is currently on the Memphis Express roster.
Larry McCormack / THE TENNESSEAN

Former Vanderbilt long snapper Andrew East signed with the Memphis Express in November. John Flavell/AP

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Former Vanderbilt long snapper Andrew East signed with the Memphis Express in November.
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Former Tennessee State offensive lineman Jessamen Dunker began his collegiate career at Florida in 2012. Dunker was an AP First Team All American in 2016. TSU Athletics

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Former Tennessee State offensive lineman Jessamen Dunker began his collegiate career at Florida in 2012. Dunker was an AP First Team All American in 2016.
TSU Athletics

Former Middle Tennessee defensive back Jeremy Cutrer was a first-team all-Conference USA honoree as a senior in 2016. HELEN COMER/DNJ

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Former Middle Tennessee defensive back Jeremy Cutrer was a first-team all-Conference USA honoree as a senior in 2016.
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Former UT Martin quarterback Troy Cook was protected by the Memphis Express in the first round of the AAF Protect-or-Pick QB Draft. Michael Patrick/News Sentinel

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Former UT Martin quarterback Troy Cook was protected by the Memphis Express in the first round of the AAF Protect-or-Pick QB Draft.
Michael Patrick/News Sentinel

Former Tennessee State cornerback Terrell Bonds registered 10 career interceptions in college. George Walker IV / The Tennessean

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Former Tennessee State cornerback Terrell Bonds registered 10 career interceptions in college.
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Former Memphis Tiger Jonathan Ray, right, is currently on the Memphis Express roster. Ariel Cobbert, The Commercial Appeal

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Former Memphis Tiger Jonathan Ray, right, is currently on the Memphis Express roster.
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Former Memphis defensive back Jahmahl Pardner is currently on the Memphis Express roster. Mark Weber/The Commercial Appeal

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Former Memphis defensive back Jahmahl Pardner is currently on the Memphis Express roster.
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Former Memphis offensive lineman Gabe Kuhn (center) started 51 games during his collegiate career, which ended in 2017. Mark Weber/The Commercial Appeal

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Former Memphis offensive lineman Gabe Kuhn (center) started 51 games during his collegiate career, which ended in 2017.
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Former Memphis defensive end Martin Ifedi was drafted in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. Ifedi has also spent time on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons practice squads. Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports

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Former Memphis defensive end Martin Ifedi was drafted in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. Ifedi has also spent time on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons practice squads.
Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports

After his career began at Alabama in 2013, Cook transferred to Garden City Community College for the 2015 season. He spent his final two seasons at Memphis in 2016 and 2017. The Associated Press

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After his career began at Alabama in 2013, Cook transferred to Garden City Community College for the 2015 season. He spent his final two seasons at Memphis in 2016 and 2017.
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